Technological leadership, a spirit of innovation, and the courage to explore new paths have always distinguished Rolls-Royce Power Systems with its MTU and MTU Onsite Energy brands.

Now you are invited to go on a journey through 110 years of corporate history. 50 landmarks along the way highlight in text and pictures the different engine models, pioneering developments and other events that make up over one hundred years of corporate history, so you can learn more about the company's technological milestones and engineering prowess.

1900

Journey of the first zeppelin LZ 1

The first engine-powered, steerable, rigid airship - developed by Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin (1838-1917) had his successful maiden flight on July 2, 1900 over Lake Constance at the site where the MTU Plant 2 stands today. The flight of the LZ 1 lasted 18 minutes and reached a height of 400 meters. The LZ 1 was powered by two Daimler petrol engines, each providing 9 kW of power (12 hp). Wilhelm Maybach built the engines.

Zeppelin accident in Echterdingen, creation of the Zeppelin Foundation

On August 5, 1908 the airship LZ 4 had to make an emergency landing in Echterdingen near Stuttgart due to engine problems. A downdraft then ripped the airship from its moorings and caused it to catch fire. Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin then received around 6.25 million gold marks in donations from the German people. With this money, he founded Luftschiffbau Zeppelin GmbH on September 8, 1908 and then established the Zeppelin Foundation on December 30 to promote aviation and aeronautical science. The company then moved to Friedrichshafen where zeppelin hangars and further zeppelins were built over the next few years.

1909

Foundation of Luftfahrzeug-Motorenbau GmbH

After the destruction of the LZ 4 in Echterdingen, Wilhelm Maybach (1846-1929), 'King of Designers' and father of the Mercedes, the first modern automobile, wrote to Graf Ferdinand von Zeppelin on August 22, 1908. He referred to an engine design developed by his son Karl (1879-1960) and emphasized its reliability. Graf Zeppelin took up the proposal and on March 23, 1909, Luftfahrzeug-Motorenbau GmbH - based in Bissingen an der Enz - was founded. The purpose of the company was "the construction of engines for airships", linked with the option of also using these engines "for power-driven vehicles on land and water". The first engines constructed by Karl Maybach were designed and built at the Grotz machine factory in Bissingen. Karl Maybach was head of technology of this first forerunner of today's MTU Friedrichshafen.

1910

Development of Maybach AZ engine

The first airship engine reached the test bench as early as the fall of 1909: Type AZ (107 kW or 145 hp) – a six-cylinder engine precisely matched to aviation requirements with a superb power-weight ratio. It was designed so that pistons, cylinders and valves could be replaced easily during the journey when the engine was switched off. The engine was first used in 1910 in the LZ 6. The first zeppelin to launch with three AZ engines alone was the LZ 10 "Schwaben." Scheduled passenger flights were carried out with the LZ 10 from 1911 onwards.

In 1911/1912 the company relocated to Friedrichshafen to the site where MTU Plant 1 stands today. At that time it directly adjoined the Luftschiffbau Zeppelin GmbH site. In May 1912 the company changed its name to Motorenbau GmbH. Production continued to consist of airship engines.

1916

Development of Mb IVa aircraft engine

In 1916, Motorenbau GmbH developed the Type Mb IVa over-dimensioned aircraft engine, the first series-production aircraft engine with an output of 260 hp. The six-cylinder Otto in-line engine was tested at a height of 1800 m above Mount Wendelstein in Bavaria. The loss of performance in aircraft engines as air density dropped was offset by a greater cubic capacity and higher compression – so the engine was "over-dimensioned" and "over-compressed." Up until 1918, this aircraft engine was installed mainly in G and R aircraft, as well as reconnaissance aircraft and airships.

1918

Company renamed Maybach-Motorenbau GmbH

On May 18, 1918 the company changed its name from Motorenbau to Maybach-Motorenbau. A new company logo, a curved triangle with double M, was created to represent the new name. The site grew significantly until the end of World War I due to high demand for aircraft engines. Numerous buildings were added and over 3000 people were employed.

1919

Establishment of the first training workshop

Anyone who wants to develop and produce innovative products needs well-educated employees. That was a problem during World War I, as the specialist workers had to go to the front. Motorenbau GmbH also relied increasingly on female workers as of 1917 and established a training workshop. This experience formed the basis for the Maybach-Motorenbau GmbH training workshop which was founded in November 1919 - the first in the region. A basic training program was also created for metalworkers. As the training guidelines at Maybach Motorenbau GmbH were so good, all trainees with companies belonging to the Zeppelin Group were trained here routinely as of 1920.

Work begins on the development of the first high-speed diesel engine in the world: G 1

The new, future-oriented mainstay of the production program after World War 1 was the high-speed diesel engine, with a performance estimated at 100 kW (150 hp) and a relatively high crankshaft speed of 1300 rpm for railway cars and motorboats. Experience from the construction of aircraft engines was used by the company at the start of development in 1919. By 1920, they were testing the first prototype engines (Type G 1). 1923 saw the arrival on the market of the Type G 4a with block cylinder, evolved compressor and injection valves.

1921

First Maybach car, Type W 3, presented at an exhibition in Berlin

The Treaty of Versailles meant that German companies were prohibited from manufacturing aircraft and aircraft equipment. The company had to change its production program overnight. They developed diesel engines for trains and turned their attention to cars. At the Berlin Automotive Exhibition in the fall of 1921, Maybach-Motorenbau GmbH presented the Maybach type 22/70 hp (internal: Type W 3), an "owner-driver limousine." The type W 3 demonstrated technical highlights that were greeted by the media with a mixture of astonishment and enthusiasm and gave the cars their reputation as the "German Rolls Royce." Manufacturing of the body (including the interior) was outsourced by Maybach to specialist body construction companies throughout the entire production period up to 1941. In December 1929, the company presented the first twelve-cylinder series-production car: the Maybach Type 12 with seven-liter displacement and 150 hp.

1924

Maybach works with E.V.A. (Wismar) to build a locomotive

Eisenbahn-Verkehrsmittel-AG (E.V.A.), Wismar and Maybach-Motorenbau jointly developed a diesel locomotive and presented it to the experts for the first time in September 1924 at the Railway Exhibition in Seddin. The Deutsche Reichsbahn subjected the locomotives equipped with the Maybach engine G 4a (six-cylinder engine with 150 hp at 1300 rpm) to a thorough test. The mechanical 4-speed transmission developed by Maybach was also tested. After successful testing, the Deutsche Reichsbahn ordered two locomotives. Strong interest was shown in such engines both by the German railway authorities and abroad. Maybach-Motorenbau accelerated development work and brought the new engine generation - the GO engines - onto the market in the 1930s.

Reparations airship LZ 127 starts across the Atlantic to America

On October 12, 1924 the German reparations airship LZ 127 (ZR III) set off on its Atlantic crossing from Friedrichshafen. The five VL 1 Maybach airship engines (twelve-cylinder V engine with 309 kW (421 hp) at 1400 rpm) took the airship to Lakehurst, near New York City, in 81 hours. The VL 1 engines had passed their practical test with flying colors. As the available slide bearing materials restricted performance, the engines used roller bearings that could cope with higher loads. Also equipped with roller bearings, the camshaft could be moved axially by hand, with the rollers placed in the roller tappets between leaf springs gliding from the forward to the backward cam – an innovation.

1933

The "Hamburg Flyer" - record with the GO-5 diesel engine

The high-speed railcar VT 877 a/b "Hamburg Flyer" began the era of high-speed rail travel in Europe in May 1933. It was also the first streamlined train in scheduled use, developed by Waggonbau und Maschinenbau AG, Gorlitz, in association with Maybach-Motorenbau, AEG and Siemens. Powered by two Maybach GO 5 engines, the "ICE of the '30s“ traveled the 287 kilometers from Hamburg to Berlin in 138 minutes. The average speed was 125 km/h and the maximum speed was 160 km/h. The Deutsche Reichsbahn began using further high-speed railcars on various stretches between the major German cities in the following years. Interest in motorizing their trains was also raised amongst railway operators abroad.

Development and production of high-speed engines

As of 1933, Maybach-Motorenbau developed and produced more compact, high-performance gasoline engines for tracked and half-track vehicles and built them as six-cylinder in-line engines and twelve-cylinder V engines. New paths were opened up with the twelve-cylinder engines. In engines for armored vehicles in particular, the focus was on the lowest possible installed size for engines, as the length of the engine had a considerable impact on the weight of the vehicle. To keep the cylinder spring short (and therefore also the engine length), the engines (HL 100 or HL 108/120) were equipped with a roller bearing disc crankshaft that was positioned in the upper and lower parts of the centrally divided crankcase. By 1945, the company had delivered a total of around 140,000 of these high-performance engines (HL for short) with a performance range of between 100 and 700 hp.

1934

First turbocharged, high-speed, large diesel engine in the world - GO 6

The first high-speed diesel engine with higher performance through an exhaust turbocharger was the Type GO 6 which came onto the market in 1934. This water-cooled four-stroke diesel engine had twelve cylinders in a V-configuration, and direct injection. The company recognized the potential of exhaust turbocharging at an early stage and worked with the Swiss Büchi syndicate in this sector in the early 1930s. The engine produced 441 kW (600 hp) at 1300 rpm. On February 17, 1936 the record journey of the "Leipzig" high-speed train took place between Ludwigslust and Wittenberge, achieving a maximum speed of 210 km/h with the GO 6. The turbocharging process has been continuously developed and is one of the key technologies at MTU Friedrichshafen today.

1943

Allied Forces bombs destroy factory in Friedrichshafen

In 1943, Friedrichshafen was a target for numerous bombing raids by the Allied Forces. These impaired production immensely at the armaments facilities located there, including Maybach-Motorenbau. At the time, increasing numbers of forced laborers and prisoners of war from various countries were used to continue production. Their accommodation and food supplies were poor. The fate and suffering of many people played out in the barracks and factories. In 1943, the design section was relocated to Wangen im Allgäu. The consequences of World War II were disastrous for the city of Friedrichshafen and its industry. Subsequently, the companies came under the control of the Allied Forces and the remaining facilities were partially dismantled.

1949

Further development of the high-speed engine as MD 650

After World War II, new engines were created with tunnel housings and roller bearing pulley shafts: the GTO 6, which are still used in large numbers in switching locomotives, and the MD series. MD stands for Maybach Diesel. Originally designed for rail traction, customers also used MD engines in other drive applications, particularly in high-speed boats. As early as 1945/50, these engines formed the basis for future production by Friedrichshafen Motorenbau. An all-time high level of performance and stability was reached, thanks to turbocharging, intercooling, pistons cooled with pressure oil and three inlet and outlet valves per cylinder.

1950

Start of diesel conversion program by Deutsche Bundesbahn - Maybach takes part in the tender process

After the end of World War II, the German railway authorities faced major challenges. The remains of the vehicle fleet that had not been destroyed were outdated and falling apart. The necessary structural change was introduced via the development of large diesel locomotives, the most well known being the V 200. Almost all diesel hydraulic V 200 multipurpose locomotives were equipped with two MD 650 engines each with 1100 hp. For heavy goods and passenger train services, in order to replace the old steam locomotives a main-line locomotive requires an installed performance of at least 2000 hp, which meant having two engines.

1952

Separation of Zeppelin Foundation and financial entry of Friedrich Flick

According to the company statutes, the assets of the Zeppelin Foundation (which had shares itself and via Luftschiffbau Zeppelin GmbH in Maybach-Motorenbau) fell to the city of Friedrichshafen in 1947. It established a new foundation of the same name with the aim of promoting charitable objectives. The management at Maybach saw no future for the company under municipal ownership. After five years characterized by disputes and legal action, an agreement was finally reached. The city of Friedrichshafen sold its shares in the Foundation and Luftschiffbau. At the same time, Friedrich Flick took over 50 percent of the shares in Maybach-Motorenbau in 1952 and thus facilitated investments in the company.

1953

Company expands to include complete units

MD engines were originally designed for use in rail vehicles. However, in the 1950s, they were also used in marine propulsion systems and for powering stationary systems such as crude oil drilling equipment, emergency power plants and uninterruptible power supplies. The series-production principle, simple design modifications and the resulting economically efficient manufacture made it possible to create a wide performance range for many applications. Maybach-Motorenbau itself developed and manufactured transmissions (e.g. Mekydro), axle transmissions and drive shafts adapted to the engine.

Start of engine production for maritime applications

For MD engines in ships, Maybach developed reversing and change-over transmissions to transfer power of up to 3600 hp. In the '50s, minesweepers were equipped with amagnetic MD engines with eight or 16 cylinders. The 16-cylinder engines were used as traction engines, while the eight-cylinder engines drove generators to produce pulses for minesweeping.

1958

Foundation of Karl Maybach-Hilfe

In 1958, the Karl Maybach-Hilfe was founded by Karl Maybach, Jean Raebel and the head of the shop council Walter Beig as part of the Maybach social and charitable program. The purpose of the Karl-Maybach-Hilfe continues to be to secure one-off and ongoing voluntary aid for employees or former employees and their dependents when they are in need, unable to work or earn a living, or when they are retired.

1963

Foundation of Mercedes-Benz Motorenbau in Friedrichshafen-Manzell

On July 23, 1963 Daimler-Benz founded the company Mercedes-Benz Motorenbau Friedrichshafen GmbH and began the relocation of its large-scale engine construction facilities to the Friedrichshafen-Manzell plant taken over from Porsche-Diesel GmbH.

Merging of Maybach-Motorenbau and Mercedes-Benz Motorenbau to become Maybach Mercedes-Benz Motorenbau GmbH

Maybach-Motorenbau GmbH and Mercedes-Benz Motorenbau GmbH announced on October 28, 1966 that after many years of cooperation in large-scale engine construction "a merger had been agreed between the Mercedes-Benz Motorenbau GmbH site in Friedrichshafen-Manzell and Maybach-Motorenbau GmbH". The new company was given the name Maybach Mercedes-Benz Motorenbau GmbH. Subsequent engines and series were now manufactured at two Friedrichshafen sites: MD 215 to MD 1081 and MC engines by Maybach-Motorenbau, MB 518, MB 820/836, MB 835/839 and MB 833/837 engines by Daimler-Benz.

First in-house MTU engine built: engine series 331/396

The 331 series from Mercedes-Benz, not part of the program for Friedrichshafen engine builders before 1969, completed the lower performance range. Additionally, the MTU engineers developed the new 396 series, tailored to marine applications and the genset market. It was basically the same as the 331 series, but with a longer stroke, thus covering a new performance range. It was introduced onto the market in 1973.

1974

Internationalization: foundation of subsidiaries across the world

On May 2, 1974 MTU founded its first subsidiary, MTU Singapore Pte. Ltd., known today as MTU Asia. This event was the starting point for the international development of MTU in all major markets. Engine stocks in South-East Asia were already so extensive that a central spare parts warehouse with a sales organization was set up in Singapore in order to offer faster, perfect, local service. Further MTU subsidiaries were subsequently founded, such as MTU Australia Pty. Ltd. in 1977 and MTU North America in 1978. Since then, a network of subsidiaries and service partners has been created across the world.

Cooperation agreement with Detroit Diesel

In September 1994, MTU Friedrichshafen entered into cooperation with the Detroit Diesel Corporation (DDC). DDC started in 1938, when the company was founded by General Motors under the name GM Diesel Division. In 1970, the Detroit Diesel Engine Division merged with the engine gas-turbine sector of Allison Division in Indianapolis, before Daimler-Benz AG acquired shares in the company in 1993. With a strong position in the components sector, DDC was a leading diesel engine supplier in the USA, Canada and Mexico – with many years of experience in C&I and mining. Later, both companies merged their off-highway activities. The joint product range turned the company into a leading international manufacturer of engines and systems for an extensive range of applications: ship propulsion, power generation, heavy vehicles, rail vehicles, construction machines and industrial units.

1995

Takeover of L'Orange GmbH

In 1995 MTU Friedrichshafen purchased all shares in L’Orange GmbH (specialists in injection technology for large-scale diesel engines) from MTU Aero Engines Munich. There had already been close relations between the two companies for decades. After all, Karl Maybach and Rudolf L’Orange had worked together in 1944 to develop the unit pump injector system. It was first integrated into the MD engines. L’Orange GmbH was founded in 1933. In 1962 the new headquarters in Stuttgart were opened, followed by production sites in Glatten (1964) and Wolfratshausen (1990). The pioneering services offered by L’Orange also ensured that MTU Friedrichshafen received a competitive advantage. For example, in 1996 the company was able to present the 4000 series – the world's first series-produced, large diesel engine with common rail injection.

1996

Presentation of diesel engine series 2000 and 4000

The 2000 and 4000 series jointly developed by MTU Friedrichshafen and Detroit Diesel Corporation were launched on October 1, 1996 at the SMM maritime trade fair in Hamburg where gleaming, silver 16-cylinder engines from these series were presented. The guiding factors in the series development were optimum economic efficiency, maximum reliability and the greatest possible ease of maintenance. Turbocharging was further developed and new electronic elements were used for better monitoring. As the first high-performance diesel engine in the world, the 4000-series engine used the common-rail injection system that MTU Friedrichshafen had developed with the long-established L’Orange company. The new engines created major growth for the company on the commercial market.

2000

Presentation of series 8000

In September 2000 the company presented its new 8000 series to trade specialists gathered at the largest international maritime trade fair, SMM in Hamburg. With the 20-cylinder version, delivering 9000 kW, the company was entering a new performance area for the first time. This completely new series fulfilled all requirements for modern engines. Its most outstanding features were common-rail injection and sequential turbocharging. Barely a decade later, the engine was available in three performance classes: 7200 kW, 8200 kW and 9100 kW - each with 1150 rpm. The 8000-series engine is mainly used in large, high-speed ferries and yachts.

2006

After sale to EQT, MTU Friedrichshafen becomes the core company in the newly founded Tognum Group

The DaimlerChrysler Group sold its Off-Highway division to the Swedish investor EQT Partners on December 28, 2005. The division comprised 100 percent of the large-scale diesel engine manufacturer MTU Friedrichshafen GmbH, including the Off-Highway division of Detroit Diesel in the USA. The central headquarters of MTU Friedrichshafen GmbH, which was the base for management and all business activities, remained unchanged. On July 12, 2006 the Tognum group was founded - with MTU Friedrichshafen as largest subsidiary. On July 2, 2007 – the day that Tognum shares were first listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. Only two months later the corporate group managed the leap into the MDAX.

2008

Expansion of business in Asia

MTU acknowledged the growing Asian market at the beginning of December 2007 when it relocated the headquarters of MTU Asia from Singapore to Shanghai as the point of reference for customers and business partners. Already on June 26, 2006, local assembly of MTU 2000-series diesel engines began in the new assembly plant in Suzhou, China. The Suzhou plant is used by the MTU Group to meet the strong domestic demand for engines for power generation units. The local engine assembly facilities in Suzhou cover the 12, 16 and 18 engines of the MTU Series 2000. A joint venture with the Chinese state company Norinco is also intended to further the strategic objective of "building up a stronger base in China." In 2010, MTU will work with Norinco to assemble engines in the 956, 1163 and 595 series.

New brand: "MTU Onsite Energy" introduced as a result of the Compass project

The Tognum subsidiaries which focus on decentralized power generation − MDE in Augsburg, CFC Solutions in Munich, Katolight in Mankato (USA) and the MTU Power Generation division – were merged in September 2008 under the brand umbrella "MTU Onsite Energy". This was preceded by the reorganization of the Tognum Group at the beginning of July 2008 into the "Engines“ and "Onsite Energy &amp; Components" business units. The product range offered by the international drive specialists includes diesel engines for emergency power generation, base and peak load, and cogeneration power plants based on gas engines, fuel cells or gas turbines. The power output ranges from 15 kilowatts to 50 megawatts.

2009

MTU Friedrichshafen celebrates its 100th birthday

Celebrations for the anniversary year of MTU Friedrichshafen will begin on March 23, 2009 – 100 years to the day after the agreement founding the first company Luftfahrzeug-Motorenbau GmbH was signed. 100 years of success, pioneering spirit, drive, power and movement will be celebrated by friends of the company, regional politicians, the founding family and the supervisory board. MTU Friedrichshafen will host a customer event on May 6. Under the motto "We set MTU in motion," the company will then invite employees and their families from all German sites to attend an employee celebration on July 11.

Tognum to assembly engines in Überlingen

Pre-production series for the new 1600 engine family of Tognum brand MTU started in June 2009 at the former Kramer facility rented by MTU in Ueberlingen at Lake Constance. Series production is scheduled to start in October. This year three trial phases are planned involving 25 pre-series engines and 175 series production units. The V12 version of the engine will be available from the fall of 2009, cylinder configurations for R6, 8V and 10V of the engine with power outputs between 270 and 730 kW will be introduced in sucession as well as series production engines for construction and industrial machines, agricultural and forestry machinery and rail applications.

2010

Opening of international development and production sites

MTU India's new corporate headquaters are opened in Pune, India, in February. It includes a development centre, training centre and workshop, in addition to providing support for sales and after sales. In September Tognum and China North Industries Group Corporation (Norinco) open an engine and genset facility in Datong, China. The joint venture will asseble large diesel engines emergency power supply gensets. In december the new engine production facility in Aiken, in the US state of South Carolina, goes into operation: the plant will assemble Series 2000 and 4000 engines priliminary for the US market.

2011

Innovation Award for Hybrid Powerpack

The trade journal `Privatbahn Magazin´ has conferred its Innovation Award (category: Environment and Rail Technology) on the Hybrid Powerpack developed by MTU. The hybrid underfloor drive does not emit the heat arising from braking energy into the environment, but collects it in batteries and uses it for re-starting and the stop-and-go mode. The system is able to reduce fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions by up to 25percent.

Daimler and Rolls-Royce acquire Tognum

In March Rolls-Royce and Daimler consider acquiring a majority of Tognum in a partnership with equal shares. In May the Tognum Executive and Supervisory Boards welcome the increased offer from Daimler and Rolls-Royce. At the close of the offer period on 1 June, Rolls-Royce and Daimler hold 58.35% of the shares in Tognum AG. In August Rolls-Royce and Daimler secure 95 % of Tognum shares. All relevant authorities approve the takeover.

Showcase of series 1000, 1100, 1300 and 1500 engines

At Agritechnica agricultural machinery exhibition, MTU showcases agricultural engines designed to meet EU Stage IV and US EPA Tier 4 final emissions regulations scheduled for introduction in 2014. The newly-developed Series 1000, 1100, 1300 and 1500 engines meet the upcoming emissions limits using SCR exhaust aftertreatment technology only and will need no diesel particulate filters. The units cover the sub-560 kW power range.

2012

Acquisition of 75.1 per cent of Aggretech shares

Tognum is to acquire 75.1 per cent of the shares in the Bavarian manufacturer of power generator sets Aggretech, subject to approval by the competition authority. Aggretech produces diesel and gas-based power generator sets for its series systems business, but also offers customer-specific solutions. This involves installing the engine, generator and system control unit mounted on specially manufactured base frames into individually designed central energy plants. The company markets its products worldwide. Tognum and Aggretech have worked together now for many years.

SKL Motor becomes MTU Reman Technologies

As from September 22, Tognum’s Magdeburg subsidiary has been known as MTU Reman Technologies. Formerly SKL Motor GmbH, the company developed as a specialist in the standardized reconditioning of MTU diesels, gas engines and components. The Magdeburg team develops techniques for reconditioning assemblies as well as entire engines and then applies the technologies on an industrial scale.

2013

A joint venture of Daimler AG and Rolls-Royce Group plc. with Bergen Engines as part of the Tognum Group

Since March 2013, Tognum AG had been a wholly-owned subsidiary of Engine Holding GmbH, a joint venture of Rolls-Royce Group plc. and Daimler AG. Following the acquisition of Tognum AG by the joint venture of Rolls-Royce plc. and Daimler AG, the former Rolls-Royce subsidiary Bergen Engines was merged into the Tognum Group. With that Tognum adds medium-speed diesel and gas engines with power outputs up to 10 MW to its engine portfolio.

2014

Tognum becomes Rolls-Royce Power Systems

Since January 9th 2014 the former Tognum AG operates with the brands MTU. MTU Onsite Energy and L’Orange under the name of Rolls-Royce Power Systems AG. The company has been a wholly-owned subsidiary of Rolls-Royce Power Systems Holding GmbH, a joint venture of Rolls-Royce Group plc. and Daimler AG.

Rolls-Royce completes acquisition of Rolls-Royce Power Systems

In March 2014 , Daimler AG decides to exercise the put option relating to its 50% equity interest in Rolls-Royce Power Systems and to sell the shares to its joint-venture partner Rolls-Royce. In August 2014, Rolls-Royce completes the acquisition of Rolls-Royce Power Systems.

2016

Gas engine for commercial shipping

In September, MTU exhibits its new gas engine for commercial shipping for the first time at the SMM maritime trade show and also launches its advanced design MTU Series 4000 diesel engines for IMO III and EPA Tier 4 emission regulations.